Senior Product Development Engineer - Wheel End Innovation

SKF Group; Tongeren; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a technically skilled engineer for the Passenger Vehicle Wheel End team in Europe. The role focuses on leading cross-functional projects, defining and executing the product roadmap, and identifying future market needs across wheel end bearing technologies.

You will coordinate with research institutions, suppliers, and customers, presenting at events and driving IP developments. The position requires strong engineering background, leadership mindset, and fluency in English;

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead as technical expert cross functional projects
• Contribute to the definition, planning, and execution of the product roadmap
• Identify future market and customer needs
• Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies, innovations, and opportunities relevant to wheel end applications
• Plan, lead, and execute product development projects from concept to implementation
• Act as a recognized “go-to” expert in defined technical areas by continuously building knowledge and actively sharing it within the engineering community
• Support and grow the intellectual property portfolio by identifying, screening, and protecting innovative ideas
• Coordinate development activities with research institutions, suppliers, customers, and external communities
• Represent the company at customers, conferences, and public events through technical presentations

Job description

SKF Group is seeking a technically skilled engineer for the Passenger Vehicle Wheel End team in Europe. The role focuses on leading cross-functional projects, defining and executing the product roadmap, and identifying future market needs across wheel end bearing technologies.

You will coordinate with research institutions, suppliers, and customers, presenting at events and driving IP developments. The position requires strong engineering background, leadership mindset, and fluency in English;